Products Ivy extracts are included in finished drug products and are available, for example, as syrups, drops, suppositories, and effervescent tablets. Dried ivy leaves are available in pharmacies and drugstores in open form. However, tea preparation is not very common. Stem plant Common ivy L. of the Aralia family is a perennial and evergreen root … Ivy
Products Hydromorphone is commercially available as sustained-release tablets, sustained-release capsules, capsules, solution for injection, solution for infusion, and drops (e.g., Palladon, Jurnista, Hydromorphoni HCl Streuli). It has been approved in many countries since 1996. Structure and properties Hydromorphone (C17H19NO3, Mr = 285.3 g/mol) is a semisynthetic, hydrogenated and oxidized morphine derivative. It is present in … Hydromorphone
Products Methadone is commercially available as tablets, injectable solution, and oral solution (e.g., Ketalgin, Methadone Streuli). Methadone solutions are also prepared in pharmacies as extemporaneous preparations. Structure and properties Methadone (C21H27NO, Mr = 309.45 g/mol) is a synthetically prepared derivative of pethidine, which is itself a derivative of atropine. It is chiral and exists as … Methadone
Stem plant Droseraceae, round-leaved sundew. Medicinal drug Droserae herba – sundew herb. Preparations Droserae extractum ethanolicum liquidum Droserae extractum liquidum Droserae recentis herbae cum radice extractum ethanolicum liquidum Droserae tinctura Ingredients 1,4-Naphtoquinone derivatives, e.g., plumbagin. Effects Cough-irritant Bronchospasmolytic Indications for use Irritant cough Dosage As an infusion, mean daily dose 3 g. Adverse effects None … Sundew: Medicinal Uses, Effects, Indications
Products Noscapine is commercially available in the form of lozenges, capsules, drops, as a syrup, and as suppositories. Except for Tussanil N, the drugs are combination products. Structure and properties The phthalideisoquinoline noscapine (C22H23NO7, Mr = 413.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as a free base or as noscapine hydrochloride monohydrate. Noscapine is a white … Noscapine
Products Among the best-known combined flu and cold remedies in many countries are NeoCitran, Pretuval, and Vicks Medinait. In addition, other products exist such as Fluimucil Flu Day & Night. In other countries, different products are commonly used, such as Grippostad in Germany or Theraflu in the United States. Ingredients Typical ingredients include: Sympathomimetics such … Combined Flu and Cold Remedies
Products Bromhexine is commercially available as tablets, syrup, and solution (Bisolvon). It has been approved in many countries since 1966. Structure and properties Bromhexine (C14H20Br2N2, Mr = 376.1 g/mol) is a brominated aniline and benzylamine derivative. It is present in drugs as bromhexine hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is very sparingly soluble in water. … Bromhexine
Effects Bronchial pastilles have anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory, cough-irritant, and/or expectorant effects, among others, depending on the product. Indications Used for symptomatic treatment of irritable cough, cough with mucus production (catarrh), and for sore throat and hoarseness. Abuse Bronchial pastilles containing codeine can be abused as an intoxicant in overdose. Active ingredients Bronchial pastilles usually contain herbal … Bronchial Pastilles
Composition (Pharmacopoeia) Marshmallow root (4000) 10 g Anise (crushed) 15 g Yellow cat’s paw flower (5600) 5 g Licorice root (4000) 10 g Mallow flowers 15 g Senega root (4000) 10 g Thyme 10 g Mullein flowers 15 g The herbal drugs are mixed. Preparations Specierum pectoralium extractum – extract from breast tea. Effects Expectorant … Breast Tea
Products Fir tip syrup is available in many countries, for example, from A. Vogel (Santasapina, A. Vogel fir tip syrup, also as cough drops) and as a home specialty on the market, for example, the Bündner Bergwaldsirup. It can also be made by yourself. Ingredients Fir tip syrup usually contains an extract from the branch … Fir Tip Syrup
Products The essential oil, medicinal drug and medicines are available in pharmacies and drugstores. Eucalyptus oil is found in many cold and rheumatism remedies, for example, bronchial balms, liniments, bronchial pastilles, candies, baths, oils, inhalation preparations, and rheumatism ointments. Note on spelling: In the pharmacopoeia, the name “Eucalyptus” is also used. However, “eucalyptus” is recommended … Eucalyptus: Medicinal uses
Products Heroin (med. diamorphine) is commercially available as an injectable and in tablet form (Diaphin). It has been approved as a drug in many countries since 2001. Structure and properties Heroin is a diacetylated derivative of the opium ingredient morphine and belongs to the opioid group. It is present in drugs as diamorphine hydrochloride monohydrate … Heroin
